J.J. Spaun, who won the U.S. Open last month with an unforgettable 64-foot birdie putt, is still the same person. However, he now notices a difference in people’s demeanor when they’re around him.

Spaun recalled a moment at the Memorial Tournament, just a week before Oakmont, when the Golden Bear stopped him. "He just said I was playing really well. I said, 'Yeah, it would've been nice to win.' ...

JJ Spaun never expected to become a major champion. Then he won the U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club in June and has had to adjust to life playing above the radar on the PGA Tour.

JJ Spaun said he is learning to "embrace" his elevated status in golf as he prepares for the Open Championship at Royal Portrush. The 34-year-old won the US Open at Oakmont last month and is now ...

JJ Spaun of the United States plays a shot during a practice round prior to The 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush Golf Club on July 15, 2025 in Portrush, Northern Ireland.

JJ Spaun never expected to become a major champion. Then he won the U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club in June and has had to adjust to life playing above the radar on the PGA Tour.

Rory McIlroy carded round of 74 at Oakmont and did not speak to media The Masters winner's new driver behaved as badly as its recent predecessors JJ Spaun was the early clubhouse leader and shot ...